Orient Chemical Industries

Orient Chemical Industries is a Japanese company specializing in dyes and pigments. It was founded in 1917 and has a history of over 100 years. The company aims to create new value through the power of chemistry and contribute to society as a trusted materials manufacturer.

Orient Chemical Industries was established in 1917 as a limited partnership company called Orient Shokai, manufacturing and selling Berlin and other pigments. In 1931, it started manufacturing NIGROSINE. In 1937, it was renamed Orient Pigment Industry, and in 1941 it was renamed Orient Chemical Industry, also starting pharmaceutical manufacturing. After World War II, it resumed operations and in 1949 reorganized into a joint-stock company, establishing Orient Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. In 1961, it began manufacturing dye SPIRIT colors (VALIFAST colors), and in 1963 OPLAS colors and WATER colors. In 1964, ALFAST colors were introduced. In 1974, it established a joint venture in Korea, and in 1979 a joint venture in the USA. In 1982, it made ORISHIM a wholly-owned subsidiary and renamed it ORIENT CHEMICAL CORPORATION. In 1983, it started manufacturing BONTRON. In 1991, it established a new plant in Niigata and also established ORIENT CHEMICAL OF EUROPE BV in the Netherlands. In 2001, it opened its website and obtained ISO9001 certification. In 2005, it introduced an executive officer system and developed the ACW method. In 2008, it received the Intellectual Property Achievement Award.

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